Orbis Pictus

Orbis Pictus

• First world picture book made for children.
• Children's Encyclopedia
• Textbook for children
• Written by John Amos Comenius
• Published in 1658
• First published in Latin and German.
• Published in English in 1659
• NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
  • Recognizing excellence in children's nonfiction.

John Amos Comenius

• Czech Educator
• Reformed the Educational system.